Elections

Egypt’s Shura Council elections: A gesture of democracy?
Egypt

Egypt’s Shura Council elections: A gesture of democracy?

In early June Egypt’s parliamentary elections will kick off with voting for the Shura Council, the consultative assembly. Some opposition…
Kefaya member: Some ElBaradei supporters are dangerous
Egypt

Kefaya member: Some ElBaradei supporters are dangerous

Abdel Halim Qandil, coordinator of the Kefaya movement, has said that some people surrounding Mohamed ElBaradei, founder of the National…
North-south Sudan clashes kill 58, injure 85
World

North-south Sudan clashes kill 58, injure 85

Khartoum--Clashes between south Sudan's army and Darfuri Arab tribes killed 58 people, raising tensions along the north-south border as results…
Mubarak delivers first speech after recovery
Egypt

Mubarak delivers first speech after recovery

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has addressed the nation for the first time since undergoing surgery in Heidelberg, Germany on 6…
Wafd’s Abdel Nour: In defense of political parties
Egypt

Wafd’s Abdel Nour: In defense of political parties

Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour certainly gives the appearance of a man at the center of a vital and bustling political…
Freedom House criticizes US democracy fund cuts
Egypt

Freedom House criticizes US democracy fund cuts

The United States must deploy more resources to adequately support democracy and human rights around the world, Freedom House, a…
Democratic Front to boycott upcoming elections
Egypt

Democratic Front to boycott upcoming elections

The Democratic Front Party has announced it will boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections because of the absence of judicial oversight.…
Maliki warns Iraq’s neighbors against meddling
World

Maliki warns Iraq’s neighbors against meddling

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, battling for another term in office, lashed out at Iraq's neighbors Monday for meddling in…
Sunday’s papers: Sudan’s elections, more 6 April arrests
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Sudan’s elections, more 6 April arrests

International news dominates today with the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski yesterday and the start of Sudanese elections today.Al-Akhbar…
State-backed unionists stump for Mubarak
Egypt

State-backed unionists stump for Mubarak

Leaders of the state-backed Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) continued their attack on Mohamed ElBaradei, potential candidate in next year's…
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